Arts Award on Voice

This Tuesday was International Women's Day, and there are plenty of related events continuing into this weekend. As a lover of all things lit, I decided to pick my top 5 female writers who celebrate women, feminism or gender equality.

Could you be happy for 100 days? Maybe just for a moment each day. Ellen Orange shares her story.

I am now halfway through Warwick University's Literature and Mental Health course on Future Learn and it has been such an interesting experience. We cover one topic per week and so far we have looked at Stress, Heartbreak, and Bereavement.

Claire Fuller talks about her fairy-tale thriller novel Our Endless Numbered Days, this year's Bath Big Read.

I was very excited to hear two 'suspense' novelists talk about the genre of crime and thrillers, the idea of the 'domestic noir' and how they build suspense in their writing.

A fun and original collection of Shakesperian performances and interpretations.

Two TS Eliot prize nominated poets read from their work, discuss their poetry and the current scene.

DJ Taylor explores the history of literary culture the subject of his new book in an engaging and accessible way.

Sebastian Faulks gives a rare insight into his life and work, as well as his most recent book Where My Heart Used to Beat.

I went to the opening talk at Bath Literature festival to hear acclaimed author Pat Barker talk about her work and her new novel.

Any grime fan will know about the current beef between Yungen and Chip. It's been absolutely crazy, and has come pretty much out of nowhere. If you're not a grime fan, you most likely have two questions. Firstly, who are Chip and Yungen? Secondly, how did the beef start.

From the pastime of the rich to the concern of the poor, from the domain of women to the task of men, sewing has recently experienced a different kind of revival altogether.